Finally got the 65 f-85 parts car disassembled and gone, except for some parts. Decided to try and drive the 442 around the block and into the lean-to so I can free up the garage for another car. First run on gasoline in about ten or twelve years. Stuck a jerry can of gas where the washer fluid bottle usually resides, and ran a gas hose to the new fuel pump. Ran a little rough until I noticed a hole in an intake run, Made for a good size vacuum leak. Plugged the hole and she's smooth as silk. Some serious power here. Was tempted to put some foot into it, but didn't want the gas can jumping out. Really exciting, looking forward to having a trunk floor and gas tank one day !!

 

Sounds like a blast, does it have orig drive train or a updated one . sorry behind on your project

 

It's been updated. F block 455 with C heads and 200 pounds compression. Turbo 400 mated to a 12 bolt Chevy posi. I generally prefer my cars closer to stock, but this is what I got for my money, so I'll just run with it.
How's your's coming Justin?

 

In a lot of pieces right now . And it's starting to warm up a bit after a long month of snow and ice. I am proble a year or two out if I can stay focuse !!! ( i get side tracked very easy ) got my eye on one for my son to make my daily driver tell he is old enough . But glad to hear your is up and running good

 

[QUOTE=HonestDave;504481]It's been updated. F block 455 with C heads and 200 pounds compression. Turbo 400 mated to a 12 bolt Chevy posi. I generally prefer my cars closer to stock, but this is what I got for my money, so I'll just run with it.


Hey do you have a short tail or a 9 inch with the d on it tail on the trans ? If by chance it's the 9 inch could you give me a drive line length

Thanks Justin

 

[QUOTE=oldstata;504976
Hey do you have a short tail or a 9 inch with the d on it tail on the trans ? If by chance it's the 9 inch could you give me a drive line length

Thanks Justin[/QUOTE]

I'll take a look tomorrow perhaps. The only clues I have right now are that the cross-member was moved back a few inches to accommodate the transmission, and the drive shaft looks new and has a sticker from a drive line company.